Several pundits for whatever reason believe OKC is really deep. These two, Barkley have all stated that. I think the success of Ernest Kanter (on offense) and their collection of other bigs has given that impression. Hopefully, this series will show which team has real depth.
the spurs aren't losing this game.
One thing I hope happens (in theory) is that if OKC starts more, better scoring wings and goes smaller (possible adjustment) that it helps kill their REB advantage.
I don't think they will adjust that way, but we will see. I still think Waiters or Morrow starts tonight but again, I'm hoping they hold off one game before making that change and it costs them tonight as well.
I'm hoping TP is ready. Spurs are going to need a good scoring game from TP once IMO. OKC will test him instead of LMA and he has to make them pay so they feel helpless.
Don't have to fall for every single bait job, but be ready to knock down shots if they stick to LMA.
Dallas was so undermanned it was pathetic......ESPN Momos praising OKC like they were the greatest thing since powdered milk....
Spurs knocked their asses back to reality...and the storm is gonna start ting once Game 2 is over
so OKC might start Dion or Morrow over Roberson, according to the OKC board.. could be an interesting move, as Roberson was often ignored out there.
Did anyone else notice how Kawhi came down after that first dunk? Very awkward and he grabbed his left hamstring right after hitting the floor. He played great the rest of the game, but I wonder how that felt after the game when the muscles start to tighten up. We'll see tonight.
If Parker and DG both repeat their performances in the first game, results could be similar. Given LMA and Kawhi do their thing too ....5 more hours...lol
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I think Westbrook's man (mostly Kawhi so far) leaking out and heading down court every time Westbrook crashes the offensive boards was really effective. How many deep outlets from Duncan or Manu or LMA to Kawi lead to a layup or dunk? No way Westbrook keeps looking for offense rebounds while Kawhi heads the other way.
The Spurs have made them pay. I'm betting Westbrook doesn't have a single double digit rebounding game in this series.
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Go get this game Spurs!
Yeah, that seems like an unwise statement from Adams. Maybe he's bluffing or something, but if that's really true, admitting it wouldn't seem to be in the Thunder's best interests.
And by the way, in the event that anyone from Spurs game operations happens to read this forum, posting that tweet on the scoreboard right before tip-off would probably be a good reminder to fans.
Adams is probably trolling or being sarcastic imo
Someone I was listening to made a great observation. OKC is a great offensive rebounding team, but many times it's at the expense of discipline. Westbrook, instead of getting back, crashes the glass. It works a lot, but when it doesn't their defense is compromised especially when he's lazy.
If SA can rebound well, it will also lead to plenty of leak outs with OKC scrambling. I think OKC should take a page out of SAs book (especially WB) and after shots, focus on getting back more.
It was a fluke. No way Patty misses all those open looks in game 2.
Marc Davis looks like he could someone up.
Spurs will win by double digits, tbh.
Agree RING IT UP!
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